MSNBC political commentator Al Sharpton recently expressed his disapproval of President Donald Trump's decision to assert federal control over the police department in Washington, D.
C., and his focus on crime in predominantly black cities.
During an appearance on "Chris Jansing Reports," Sharpton characterized these actions as "race-baiting."
According to Breitbart, Sharpton remarked, The data says that crime and violent crime has gone down in Washington, hes going to send out the National Guard. Well, why didnt he send it out January 6? So, this is clear politics. Its aimed at black mayors.
He further criticized the President's selective attention to cities with black leadership, stating, There are many cities in between Washington and Chicago, Washington and Oakland. He only chose the black ones. So, it is clear what hes trying to do: hes trying to race-bait. His own base is very concerned about Epstein. So what do you do? You go throw your base red meat. Lets go back into race, all the blacks are breaking crime, breaking the law, we need to go in. Its race-baiting. I think that what he has done is disgraceful, and it puts people under siege unnecessarily.
Sharpton also criticized the President's approach to law enforcement, arguing, Its a misuse of law enforcement people. Yes, where theres crime, we need to support those criminals being subject to the law. The majority of the people in Washington are black, their victims are black. Were not making excuses for criminals, but he did on January 6. And why should we trust his judgment when the data shows different?
Sharpton's comments highlight a broader debate over the role of federal intervention in local policing and the implications of such actions on communities of color.
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